CEEM Graduating Senior, Craig Hormann Goes Pro
05/01/2008
SEAS
senior Craig Hormann, the second-leading passer in completions and yards in
Columbia’s history, has signed with the NFL’s Cleveland Browns and
will be the first SEAS grad to play pro football. The quarterback, a civil
engineering major from Indianapolis, IN, was an honorable mention All-Ivy
League honoree in 2007 and second team selection in 2006. This past season,
Hormann started all 10 games for the Lions and threw for 2,505 yards, fourth
highest in Columbia history. His 12 touchdown passes gave him 27 for his
career, fifth-most on the Lions’ all-time list.
“Craig is an outstanding example of the kind of student that Columbia
SEAS is attracting,” said Gerald A. Navratil, Interim Dean. “We are
very proud of his accomplishments, both on the football field and in the
classroom.”
In an interview for Engineering News, Craig talked about his reasons for
choosing Columbia SEAS. “In high school, I sensed I wanted to go into
civil engineering and Columbia provided more opportunities than you could ask
for,” he said. “It is tough taking so many credits but I’m
motivated to succeed in class and on the football field. You learn how to
manage your time.” At the time of the interview, Craig was already
thinking about the possibility of being selected by an NFL team after
graduation. But, he said, if the pro-football career does not work out, his
education at SEAS and experience working with a civil engineering firm and on an
HVAC team for a mechanical engineering firm will hold him in good stead.
While Craig has not made the team’s final roster, he will train with the
Browns and compete for a spot on their roster or practice squad. This weekend,
he joins all drafted and undrafted rookies for a mini-camp.
He is the 24th individual from Columbia all-time, and the seventh this decade
to be signed by a pro football team. He joins College alums Marcellus Wiley
’97CC, Johnathan Reese ’02CC, Steve Cargile ’04CC, Wade
Fletcher ’05CC, Jeff Otis ’05CC, and Michael Quarshie ’05CC
as Columbia’s 21st century contributions to professional football.
—Columbia
Athletics contributed to this story.